A to X: the problem of categorisation of drugs in pregnancy — an Australian perspective

In reply:As a practising physician, Morton clearly understands the issues faced by prescribers and consumers regarding drug categorisation in pregnancy.1 Currently, the Therapeutic Goods Administration provides no references for the data on which it bases its drug categorisations for pregnancy.

Debra S Kennedy, Director of MotherSafe

Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, NSW.

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Kennedy DS. A to X: the problem of categorisation of drugs in pregnancy — an Australian perspective. Med J Aust 2011; 195: 572-574.